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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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